Team Manager FTC 6months

Matalan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% colleague discount

25 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Retail Rewards platform

Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbe

Wellbeing support provided by Retail

Job summary

Matalan is seeking a Store Team Manager in Greater London to lead a high-performing team, model Matalan values, and optimise in-store sales while ensuring a great shopping experience for customers. You will coach and motivate colleagues, cover running the store in the absence of the Store Manager, and respond to customer feedback to drive performance and service quality.

This role offers opportunities for career progression, exposure to seasonal layouts, strong visual standards, and a dynamic

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in fashion or homeware retail.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate others.
• Understanding of Visual Merchandising (VM).
• Proven ability to drive sales opportunities.
• Knowledge of operational processes in retail with cost awareness.

Responsibilities

• Coach and motivate team members as part of store management.
• Lead store operations in absence of Store Manager.
• Drive sales targets and explore sales opportunities.
• Implement seasonal layouts and visual guidelines.
• Open and close the store.
• Provide feedback to drive performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service excellence

Communication skills

Visual Merchandising understanding

Job description

About Matalan

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here on our careers site.

We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.

We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Salary: From £27034

Working Pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 38.0

About The Role

As a Team Manager at Matalan you’ll be a key role model in our stores, showcasing our Matalan Values and behaviours whilst optimising sales and leading a high performing, energetic and adaptable team.

You’ll be coaching and motivating team members as an integral part of the store management team. As the store Team Manager you’ll also have responsibility for the running of the store in the absence of the store Manager and will use feedback from customers to create a great shopping experience.

If you’re looking for a successful career in Retail Management, a Team Manager role at Matalan could be a great start!

• Driving sales targets and will explore sales opportunities
• A Role Model of outstanding Customer Service, Matalan Values and have a real passion for Retail
• Leading the implementation of seasonal layouts and visual guidelines throughout the store
• Opening and closing the store
• Up-skilling team members, giving regular feedback to drive performance

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:

• 20% colleague discount, which increases with length of service
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata basis dependant on contracted hours)
• Optional extra holiday buy scheme up to 5 days per year
• PLUS 1 extra free day leave to support your wellbeing
• Thrive Recognition Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
• Life Assurance
• Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for multiple retailers
• Pension Scheme
• Access to a wide range of career development
• Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business

About You

To be part of our team, we’d like you to....

• Have experience in a similar role in Fashion or Homeware Retail
• Be a confident communicator who understands how to engage and motivate others
• Be able to provide examples of leadership experience
• Have a good understanding of Visual Merchandising (VM)
• Have a proven ability to identify sales opportunities and drive new ideas
• Have good knowledge of operational processes and procedures within retail while remaining conscious of costs
• Be able to work under pressure and be adaptable to change